Question

    The simplest form of the ratio of 2.5 : 6.5 is _____.

    A 13 : 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 : 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 13 : 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 : 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To simplify the ratio 2.5:6.5, you divide both numbers by the greatest common factor. Since both numbers have ‘0.5’ as a factor, you can divide both by 0.5 to simplify the ratio. 2.5 ÷ 0.5 = 5 6.5 ÷ 0.5 = 13 So the simplest form of the ratio 2.5:6.5 is 5:13.

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